Catholic Charities is asking that people in a position to help make donations to help our neighbors who were not as fortunate after Hurricanes Helene and Milton destroyed thousands of homes.
Please bring the following items (only these items):
- Liquids – Water, Liquid IV Sticks, Bottled Electrolyte Water
- Hygiene/Toiletries – Bar/Liquid Soap, Shampoo, Bodywash, Toothbrush & Toothpaste, Comb, Brush, Deodorant (unscented), Shaving Cream, Disposable Blades, Wash Cloth, String Bag (to store items)
- Clean-Up Supplies – Mops, Buckets (resealable lid versions are best), Brooms, Towels, Paper Towels, Rags, All-Purpose Liquid Cleaners (in Spray Bottles), Gloves (Work & Rubber), Scouring Pads, Scrub Brush, Clotheslines & Pins, Laundry Detergent, Cleaning/Disinfectant Wipes, Air Freshener, Liquid Detergent Soap, Trash Bags (contractor-size), N95 Masks (mold), Dust Bins & Hand Brushes, Dish Soap
- Baby Items – Diapers, Formula, Baby Food (Pouches preferred; NO glassware please)
- Miscellaneous – Insect Repellent (spray or bracelet), Blankets, Tarps, Flashlights (with batteries)
The following locations have agreed to be drop-off sites to which you can bring the items listed above. The addresses, phone numbers and days of week and hours of each day they can accept your items:
Hillsborough County
- Tampa Hope – 3704 E. 3rd Avenue (813-415-8002) | M – F 9a – 4p
- Tampa Center – 2021 E. Busch Blvd. (813-631-4370) | M – F 9a – 4p
- St. Timothy Catholic Church – 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz (813-968-1077) | M – F 9a – 4p
Pinellas County
- Catholic Charities – 6247 Seminole Blvd., Seminole (727-893-1314) | M – F 9a – 4p
- St. Patrick Catholic Church – 1507 Trotter Rd., Largo (727-584-2318) | M – Th 9a – 2p
- Pastoral Center – 6363 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-344-1611) M – F 9a – 4p
- St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (Parish Office) – 1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater (727-531-7721) | M – TH 8a – 4p/F 8a – 12
Pasco County
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church (Parish Hall) – 5340 High Street, New Port Richey (727-849-7521) | M – Th 9a – 4p
- Foundations of Life Center – 37733 Meridian Ave., Dade City (352-521-1218) | M – F 9a – 4p
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church (Parish Office) – 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes (813-949-4965) | M – Th 9a – 4p
Hernando County
- Foundations of Life Center – 8370 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill (352-686-9897) | M – F 10a – 4p
- St. Anthony the Abbott Catholic Church – 20428 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville (352-796-2096) | M – Th 9a – 2p
Citrus County
- DayStar Life Center (Food Pantry) – 6751 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River (352-795-8668) | M – F 9a – 2p
- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (Parish Office) – 7040 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa (352-628-7000) | M – Th 9a – 2p